2013 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

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on November 17, 2013 3:42 PM

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2013 USGP winner and current World Champion Sebastian Vettel acknowledges the crowd after The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettel finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

2013 USGP winner and current World Champion Sebastian Vettel acknowledges the crowd after The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. ... more

USGP Winner Sebastian Vettel (left) sprays champagne toward teammate and third place winner Mark Webber as second place winner Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean looks on after The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. less

USGP Winner Sebastian Vettel (left) sprays champagne toward teammate and third place winner Mark Webber as second place winner Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean looks on after The Formula One United States Grand ... more

USGP Winner Sebastian Vettel (left) gets a spray of champagne from teammate and third place winner Mark Webber after The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. less

USGP Winner Sebastian Vettel (left) gets a spray of champagne from teammate and third place winner Mark Webber after The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on ... more

USGP Winner Sebastian Vettel (center) holds the first place trophy after winning the 2013 Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean finished second and Vettel's teammate Mark Webber finished in third. less

USGP Winner Sebastian Vettel (center) holds the first place trophy after winning the 2013 Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Lotus ... more

2013 USGP winner and current World Champion Sebastian Vettel kisses the first place trophy at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first followed in second by Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

2013 USGP winner and current World Champion Sebastian Vettel kisses the first place trophy at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, ... more

COTA co-owner B.J. "Red" McCombs (from left) and Texas Governor Rick Perry watch Lotus F1 driver and USGP second place winner Romain Grosjean react to the crowd after the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first followed by Grojean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

COTA co-owner B.J. "Red" McCombs (from left) and Texas Governor Rick Perry watch Lotus F1 driver and USGP second place winner Romain Grosjean react to the crowd after the Formula One United States Grand Prix at ... more

2013 USGP winner and current World Champion Sebastian Vettel gestures after the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

2013 USGP winner and current World Champion Sebastian Vettel gestures after the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished ... more

World Champion Sebastian Vettel zips through turns during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

World Champion Sebastian Vettel zips through turns during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first followed by ... more

World Champion Sebastian Vettel (far right) leads the pack into Turn 1 during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grojean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

World Champion Sebastian Vettel (far right) leads the pack into Turn 1 during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle ... more

World Champion Sebastian Vettel (foreground) leads the pack to Turn 1 during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grojean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

World Champion Sebastian Vettel (foreground) leads the pack to Turn 1 during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished ... more

A bird's eye view of The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grojean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

A bird's eye view of The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first followed by ... more

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The COTA grid girls prepare for the start of Sunday's race at The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grojean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

The COTA grid girls prepare for the start of Sunday's race at The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion ... more

World Champion Sebastian Vettel gets to drive the vintage race car instead of being a passenger during the presentation of drivers at The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first in the race followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

World Champion Sebastian Vettel gets to drive the vintage race car instead of being a passenger during the presentation of drivers at The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near ... more

Formula One champion and legend Niki Lauda waits to chat with current world champion Sebastian Vettel during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grojean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

Formula One champion and legend Niki Lauda waits to chat with current world champion Sebastian Vettel during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, ... more

World Champion Sebastian Vettel takes the lead into Turn 1 during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grosejean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

World Champion Sebastian Vettel takes the lead into Turn 1 during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first ... more

Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean exits Turn 1 during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Grosjean placed second in the race as current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean exits Turn 1 during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Grosjean placed second in the race as current ... more

Fans pack the stands during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first in the race followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

Fans pack the stands during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first in the ... more

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Infiniti Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber negotiates a turn during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Webber finished second in the race as current World Champion and teammate Sebastian Vettle finished first followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean. less

Infiniti Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber negotiates a turn during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Webber finished second in ... more

World Champion Sebastian Vettel clears a turn during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first in the race followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

World Champion Sebastian Vettel clears a turn during The Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Vettle finished first in the race ... more

Fans flock to the track after the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first in the race followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grosjean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. less

Fans flock to the track after the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first in the ... more

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A team crew member asks one of the COTA grid girls for her cowboy hat after the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World Champion Sebastian Vettle finished first in the race followed by Lotus F1's Romain Grojean and in third was Vettel's teammate, Mark Webber. The crewman got the hat. less

A team crew member asks one of the COTA grid girls for her cowboy hat after the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Current World ... more

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Tire marks form near the paddocks as cars leave the pit area for practice at the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. less

Tire marks form near the paddocks as cars leave the pit area for practice at the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. ... more

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The Caterham F1 car driven by Giedo Van Der Garde is seen with a message of support for victims in the Philippines from Super Typhoon Haiyan by sponsor AirBus during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. less

The Caterham F1 car driven by Giedo Van Der Garde is seen with a message of support for victims in the Philippines from Super Typhoon Haiyan by sponsor AirBus during the Formula One United States Grand Prix ... more

Smoke emanates from the Sahara Force India car driven by Paul Di Resta during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. less

Smoke emanates from the Sahara Force India car driven by Paul Di Resta during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, ... more

Racing fans attempt to photograph their favorite drivers during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Racing fans attempt to photograph their favorite drivers during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber rounds a corner at the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber rounds a corner at the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton rounds a corner during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton rounds a corner during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel rounds a corner during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel rounds a corner during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel rounds a corner during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel rounds a corner during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013.

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel pumps his fist after capturing the pole position just edging out teammate Mark Webber for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Vettel, Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel pumps his fist after capturing the pole position just edging out teammate Mark Webber for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas ... more

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel waves to fans after capturing the pole position just edging out teammate Mark Webber for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Vettel, Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel waves to fans after capturing the pole position just edging out teammate Mark Webber for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near ... more

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel clenches his first in reaction after capturing the pole position just edging out teammate Mark Webber for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Vettel, Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel clenches his first in reaction after capturing the pole position just edging out teammate Mark Webber for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of ... more

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Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel gestures the No.1 sign after capturing the pole position just edging out teammate Mark Webber for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Vettel, Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel gestures the No.1 sign after capturing the pole position just edging out teammate Mark Webber for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the ... more

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel (center) joins teammate Mark Webber (left) and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean to represent the top three finishers in qualifying for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Vettel, Webber and Grosjean. less

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel (center) joins teammate Mark Webber (left) and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean to represent the top three finishers in qualifying for Sunday's Formula One United States ... more

The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) grid girls line up to make an appearance in the pit lanes after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three drivers to qualify were in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) grid girls line up to make an appearance in the pit lanes after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, ... more

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The COTA grid girls don Western wear before an appearance after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

The COTA grid girls don Western wear before an appearance after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. ... more

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Circuit of the Americas (COTA) grid girls dress in Western-style clothing during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three drivers to qualify are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Circuit of the Americas (COTA) grid girls dress in Western-style clothing during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, ... more

A grid girl smiles before making an appearance in the pit lanes after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three drivers to qualify were in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

A grid girl smiles before making an appearance in the pit lanes after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, ... more

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Photographers makes shots of the Circuit of the Americas grid girls after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three drivers to qualify are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Photographers makes shots of the Circuit of the Americas grid girls after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. ... more

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel attains the pole position during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel attains the pole position during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. ... more

Scuderia Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso rounds a turn during qualifying at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. Alonso qualified for the sixth position. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Scuderia Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso rounds a turn during qualifying at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. Alonso qualified ... more

Infinit Red Bull driver Mark Webber qualifies for second position on the grid during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Infinit Red Bull driver Mark Webber qualifies for second position on the grid during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on ... more

Fans pack a hill to watch the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Fans pack a hill to watch the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: ... more

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel makes a run to qualify for the pole position at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel makes a run to qualify for the pole position at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The ... more

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Suderia Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso qualifies for the sixth position during qualifying at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Suderia Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso qualifies for the sixth position during qualifying at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, ... more

Defending USGP champion Lewis Hamilton qualifies fifth for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Defending USGP champion Lewis Hamilton qualifies fifth for Sunday's Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers ... more

Sauber F1 driver Esteban Gutierrez qualifies for 10th position during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Sauber F1 driver Esteban Gutierrez qualifies for 10th position during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, ... more

Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean qualifies for third during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Grosjean. less

Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean qualifies for third during the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The ... more

Verizon McLaren Mercedes driver Sergio Perez waves to fans after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. Perez qualified for the seventh spot on the grid. The top three qualifiers are in order: Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Vettel's teammate Mark Webber and Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean. less

Verizon McLaren Mercedes driver Sergio Perez waves to fans after the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. ... more

Drivers Mark Webber (from left), Sebastian Vettel and Romain Grosjean attend a press conference at the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The top three qualifiers are in order: Vettel, Webber and Grosjean. less

Drivers Mark Webber (from left), Sebastian Vettel and Romain Grosjean attend a press conference at the qualifying session at the Formula One United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, ... more

Current Formual One World Champion Sebastian Vettel takes a lap during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. less

Current Formual One World Champion Sebastian Vettel takes a lap during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, ... more

Sauber F1's Esteban Gutierrez (right) drives ahead of current World Champion Sebastian Vettel during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. less

Sauber F1's Esteban Gutierrez (right) drives ahead of current World Champion Sebastian Vettel during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, ... more

Scuderia Ferrari's Fernando Alonso zips past photographers during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Scuderia Ferrari's Fernando Alonso zips past photographers during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Mercedes AMG Petronas' Nico Rosberg leads a group of drivers during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Mercedes AMG Petronas' Nico Rosberg leads a group of drivers during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Infiniti Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber (foreground) takes a lap during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. less

Infiniti Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber (foreground) takes a lap during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, ... more

Merceds AMG Petronas' Lewis Hamilton rounds a corner during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Merceds AMG Petronas' Lewis Hamilton rounds a corner during the Formula One United States Grand Prix morning practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Manuel Torres (left) and Laura Luna from Puebla, Mexico show their pride for Formula One driver and fellow countryman Sergio Perez during the Formula One United States Grand Prix afternoon practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. less

Manuel Torres (left) and Laura Luna from Puebla, Mexico show their pride for Formula One driver and fellow countryman Sergio Perez during the Formula One United States Grand Prix afternoon practice session at ... more

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel exits the garage for the Formula One United States Grand Prix afternoon practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel exits the garage for the Formula One United States Grand Prix afternoon practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel wears a helmet specially designed for the United States Grand Prix as he prepares for the afternoon practice session at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. less

Current World Champion Sebastian Vettel wears a helmet specially designed for